CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles

The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 02074
Affected scope: About 50,500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled The pillar candles were sold in two sizes, three-inches high and six-inches high. The can….

CPSC, Walgreen Co. Announce Recall of Candele Glitter Candles was recalled and listed by the CPSC in December 20, 2001. Reason: The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.. Verify recall #02074 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: December 20, 2001
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #02074 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The pillar candles were sold in two sizes, three-inches high and six-inches high. The candles are coated with glitter and come in three colors - red, green and gold. The recalled candles have one of the following item numbers printed on a label affixed to the bottom of the candle: 642413, 642423, 642424, 642409, 642410, and 642411.

Reason for recall

The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	02074
Date reported	December 20, 2001
Date initiated	December 20, 2001
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 50,500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The glitter on the candles can ignite, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should stop using the candles immediately and contact Walgreens for a refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 20, 2001. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 02074.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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